When the state of New Jersey went forward with
construction of the "Camden Connection" overpass that required
use of much of the land used by the car dealership, William
G. Rohrer acquired a large piece of ground on the Admiral Wilson
Boulevard between 16th Street and the Cooper River. Rohrer Chevrolet
remained in business at this location until 1983.

Born in 1909, William G.
Rohrer grew up in Williamsport and Pottsville, Pa. He moved to Camden
County, N.J., to establish with his father the Rohrer Chevrolet Agency.
He operated the dealership for 50 years, building it into one of the
largest automobile dealerships in southern New Jersey.

A resident of Haddon
Township since 1929, Mr. Rohrer served as a committeeman for four years
and as mayor for 36 years. He launched the First People's Bank of New
Jersey in 1956 and served as its president and chief executive officer
until 1982 and later as chairman emeritus of the board of directors. He
also established and was president of Wm. G. Rohrer Inc., a real estate
holding company and served as president or partner in several other real
estate development companies. Mr. Rohrer was past president of the First
National Bank of Stone Harbor and the Fidelity Bank of Pennsauken.